Trans Canada By Rail with Jasper - Toronto to Vancouver

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Tour Description

Two cosmopolitan cities. Breathtaking landscapes sprawled across five provinces. A veritable wildlife sanctuary within a renowned National Park. Sleek train travel in comfortable first-class accommodations. These are the highlights of your 9-day rail vacation across Canada.

Your tour includes a full day of sightseeing in Toronto and Jasper, first-class sleeping accommodations aboard VIA Rail's Canadian, and access to the Skyline Car and the Park Car for amazing views of the passing scenery and a wonderful vantage point for photographs. Get ready for adventure as you rail across Canada to Vancouver, where you will arrive relaxed, refreshed, and ready to discover its wealth of treasures.

This vacation is available from Vancouver to Toronto based on your travel preference.

Tour Photos

Highlights and Inclusions

Guaranteed Departures

Transfer from Toronto Airport to Toronto hotel

Transfer from Vancouver VIA Rail Station to hotel.

Toronto Hop On/Hop Off City Tour*

Vancouver Trolley Tour

Hotel accommodations for four nights

Four nights total aboard VIA Rail's Canadian in Sleeper Plus
class. Three nights are from Toronto to Jasper and one night from Jasper to
Vancouver. Access to the domed viewing cars included.

Priority boarding from the exclusive pre-boarding lounge in Toronto and
Vancouver.

Discover Jasper Tour (May 2-Oct 18)

Hotel taxes and GST on applicable items

Itinerary

Day 1- Toronto, Canada's Largest CityArrive in Toronto today and travel by shuttle bus from the airport to your hotel. Located in the heart of the city, you are minutes away from some of Toronto's most famous sights. The day is yours to explore the city on your own. Browse the city's unique shops, satisfy your appetite at one of the many ethnic restaurants, or enjoy some local entertainment. Overnight Toronto.

Day 2 - Toronto Sightseeing and Departure for JasperToday embark on a Hop On/Hop Off sightseeing tour of Toronto that makes 20 stops along a 12-mile route through the city's core. Indulge in some of Toronto's gastronomic treats before you embark on your train journey across Canada this evening. Your first-class experience begins with priority check-in at Toronto's Union Station. Once onboard the Canadian, settle in to your onboard accommodations and prepare for your 10:00 pm departure to Jasper. Overnight train.

Day 3 - VIA Rail Toronto to JasperWhen you awake this morning, the train is nearing the small town of Gogama, Ontario. Head to the Dining Car for a hot breakfast before exploring the amenities on board the train. First-class passengers have access to all of the lounges on board the train as well as to the Skyline Car featuring an observation dome offering 360-degree views and the Park Car with three different salons and an upper observation deck. Both the Skyline and Park Cars offer impressive views of the passing scenery and are a wonderful location for photo opportunities along your trip so be sure to bring your camera as you explore the train. Overnight train. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - VIA Rail Toronto to JasperWhen you awake this morning the train will be pulling into Winnipeg, the capital of Manitoba. Winnipeg was originally the hub of the Canadian fur trade as it was well-positioned at the junction of three important rivers. Today, this area known as The Forks is the downtown location for some of Winnipeg's exclusive restaurants, shopping, and live entertainment. You will have the opportunity to disembark and explore the town for a couple hours before continuing your journey west.

This afternoon cross the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border, signaling the mid-point of your rail journey. The first important town you will come across is Melville, named after Charles Melville Hays, President of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad Company who died in the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. Spend the day chatting with your fellow travelers and enjoying exclusive access to first-class lounges, dining on superb meals, and delighting in impeccable service. Overnight train. (B, L, D)

Day 5 - Jasper National ParkAwake this morning in Alberta's capital city of Edmonton, often regarded as the gateway to the north because of its historically prominent location in the fur trade, the Yukon gold rush, and the Alberta oil discoveries. Make the most of your last full day on the train, admiring the passing scenery, mountain towns, towering forests, and tranquil lakes from your private room or from one of the train's observation decks.

Your train is scheduled to pull into Jasper at 1:00 pm. Located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, this town is known for its majestic mountain peaks and floating icefields. You'll be met by Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge staff who will escort you to your hotel. A village of cedar chalets overlooking Lac Beauvert, the Fairmont offers luxurious accommodations in a spectacular mountain setting. Spend the remainder of the day hiking or biking the area, soaking in the hot springs, or riding the Jasper Tramway. Overnight Jasper. (B, L)

Day 6 - Jasper, Wildlife at Its BestToday embark on your Discover Jasper tour. Travel the trails of the early explorers and view the Park's unspoiled grandeur. Your tour begins along the mighty Athabasca Canadian Heritage River where you will learn about David Thompson and the valley ecosystem. Hike above Maligne Canyon with its narrow gorge and limestone walls created by 10,000 years of water erosion and visit a place of mystery and Native legend at Medicine Lake. Keep your camera handy on your adventure to Maligne Lake, the largest natural lake in the Canadian Rockies, because you are sure to see a variety of mountain wildlife! Overnight Jasper.

Day 7 - Jasper to VancouverRediscover some of your favorite sights on your last morning in Jasper, or embark on a short new adventure. Transfer to the train this afternoon, where you will board VIA Rail's Canadian for a 2:30 pm departure toward Vancouver. Late this afternoon, the train passes Mt. Robson and travels into British Columbia. This evening enjoy a sumptuous dinner aboard the train. Take in the stunning views from your table and reflect on your breathtaking rail adventure. Overnight train. (D)

Day 8 - Arrival in VancouverArrive in Vancouver, Canada's third largest city, just after 9:30 am. Transfer from the VIA Rail Station to your hotel (included). Spend the day exploring this coastal city. You won't want to miss Vancouver's most popular attractions including Gastown, a 19th century neighborhood with cobbled streets and unique restaurants; Stanley Park and the famed Vancouver Aquarium; the brewery, markets, unique shops, and restaurants on Granville Island; or, the Sunken Gardens in Queen Elizabeth Park, all of which can be seen on your Vancouver Trolley tour. Overnight Vancouver. (B)

Day 9 - VancouverYour Canada rail vacation comes to an end this morning. You may wish to extend your stay in Vancouver to fully explore the city and all of its incredible sights, continue your vacation with a jaunt to Victoria or Whistler, or return to the airport on your own with memories to last a lifetime. (B)

This itinerary is also available in reverse.

Rail Your Way

Add more flexibility to your rail vacation by choosing when and where to begin and end your vacation. Whether you want to go east to west, west to east, north to south, south to north, start at the beginning, travel the reverse itinerary or begin in the middle, Rail Your Way allows you to tailor make your rail vacation so you can have the experience you want.

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Add a Cruise

Many of our rail vacations begin and end in popular port cities. Spice up your vacation by adding an ocean or river cruise aboard your preferred cruise line to your itinerary and experience the best of both worlds. Popular cruises include Alaska’s Inside Passage, the Panama Canal, New England and Eastern Canada, and historic river towns along the Mississippi River.

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Extend Your Vacation

Extend your rail vacation with new city packages in Chicago, Toronto, and Vancouver. Optional pre- or post-night packages include hotel accommodations for two nights and popular local sightseeing, and may be added to the beginning or end of qualifying rail vacations.

Look for the Extend Your Vacation icon to identify those vacations which offer new city stay packages. Ask your rail specialist for details about these pre- and post-night extensions.

Train and Hotel Accommodations

Moderate AccommodationsHotels include the Georgian Court and Residence Inn Toronto Downtown. VIA Rail accommodations are Sleeper Plus Class in a semi-private berth. Meals are included onboard the train along with exclusive access to the Park Car with its lounges and 360-degree panoramic views.

Superior AccommodationsHotels include Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver and Hilton Garden Inn Toronto. VIA Rail accommodations are Sleeper Plus Class in a private cabin. Meals are included onboard the train along with exclusive access to the Park Car with its lounges and 360-degree panoramic views.

Deluxe AccommodationsHotels include Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and Fairmont Royal York. VIA Rail accommodations are Sleeper Plus Class in a private cabin. Meals are included onboard the train along with exclusive access to the Park Car with its lounges and 360-degree panoramic views.

Winter AccommodationsHotels include Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and Fairmont Royal York. VIA Rail accommodations are Sleeper Plus Class in a private cabin. Meals are included onboard the train along with exclusive access to the Park Car with its lounges and 360-degree panoramic views. Sightseeing in Toronto will be a Toronto CityPass.

Hotel accommodations are based on availability; substitutes will be of similar quality and amenities.

Testimonials

All train personnel were wonderful, helpful, considerate, joyful. Train was clean and kept clean. This was my first train ride vacation and I could say nothing against the experience.

— Carolyn D, Angola, NY (July 17, 2015)

A very organized and reliable itinerary. Prompt and full service answers to questions before and during the trip. Via Rail is very service oriented and each person and hotel/transportation vendor Vacations By Rail used for our trip demonstrated a happy, helpful and friendly attitude.

— Virginia S, Sacramento, CA (May 27, 2015)

Everything was well coordinated. Accommodations were strategically located for maximum enjoyment of the area. Employees everywhere great to work with. From a high level, you could have hardly done better.

Reverse itinerary is available. Rates are in US Dollars. Senior and child rates are available. Ask a rail specialist for details.
*Toronto Hop On/Hop Off tour is availabe from May 1-October 10. A Toronto CityPass will be substituted for travel outside of those dates.
Price are correct at the time this web page is published; however, are subject to change.

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